The purpose of the initiative is not to dictate to people that they must drink tap water and dispense of bottled water, but to encourage consumer choice, and to give people the chance to opt for tap water in eating or drinking establishments where previously this may not have been an option. It is important to remember that bottled water is not all bad. The environmental footprint is generally greater, but really it is the imported bottles that are the main culprits (and this is not just water, it includes wines and other packaged products). The water cooler company is keen to champion both tap and English bottled water alike.  Jo Bedford